Narendra Modi: News

Narendra Damodardas Modi is the current and the 15th Prime Minister of India and has been in office since May 2014. Born in a Gujarati family, Modi used to be a tea vendor before he became a full time worker for the RSS. Before becoming the PM of India, Modi was the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014.

'Better vote BJP than TMC...': Adhir Ranjan's video sparks row 

Senior Congress leader, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, has one again stirred controversy with his recent comments at a poll rally in West Bengal.

01 May 2024

Varanasi

'Modi mimic' Shyam Rangeela to contest against PM in Varanasi 

Comedian Shyam Rangeela, known for his impersonations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has announced his decision to run against the PM in the Varanasi constituency as an independent.

01 May 2024

Amit Shah

'Anupamaa' star Rupali Ganguly joins Bharatiya Janata Party 

In a surprising move, popular TV actor Rupali Ganguly, known for her role in the hit television show Anupamaa, has decided to venture into politics.

01 May 2024

US State Department

US reacts to report on Pannun assassination plot

The United States is "regularly working" with India in its investigation into the allegations related to the plot to assassinate pro-Khalistan leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a US State Department official said.

'Congress supports dangerous ideas...': Modi's letter to BJP candidates

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written a letter to all Bharatiya Janata Party candidates contesting in the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections.

MEA responds to report linking India and Pannun's 'assassination' plot

The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday commented on a report by The Washington Post, stating that it contains "unwarranted...unsubstantiated imputations" in connection with the alleged involvement of Indian agents in the plot to kill pro-Khalistan leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

29 Apr 2024

Amit Shah

Shah's helicopter has 'narrow escape', government denies report

A video depicting Union Home Minister Amit Shah's helicopter departing from Bihar's Begusarai was initially reported as having a "narrow escape" on Monday.

29 Apr 2024

Congress Party

Congress's Indore candidate withdraws nomination, joins BJP

The Congress's nominee for the Indore constituency has withdrawn his candidacy for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

28 Apr 2024

Naveen Patnaik

Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP, BRS of secretly aligning in Telangana

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) of secretly aligning in the Lok Sabha elections.

28 Apr 2024

Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi insulted Maharajas but ignored Nawabs' atrocities: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday of insulting India's Rajas and Maharajas while remaining silent on the atrocities committed by Nawabs, Nizams, Sultans, and Badshahs.

27 Apr 2024

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Brought my father home in pieces: Priyanka Gandhi 

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a rally in Valsad, Gujarat, saying she has seen several prime ministers but not one who lies to the people.

26 Apr 2024

Tesla

Tesla remains committed to India expansion despite Musk's postponed visit

Tesla remains steadfast in its expansion plans in India despite Elon Musk's recent decision to postpone his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

26 Apr 2024

Tejasvi Surya

BJP's Tejasvi Surya booked for 'seeking votes on religious grounds'

Bengaluru South sitting MP and the Bharatiya Janata Party's candidate from the same seat Tejasvi Surya was booked by the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka for posting a video on X in which he "solicited votes on the ground of religion."

26 Apr 2024

Rahul Gandhi

Modi might cry on stage any day, says Rahul Gandhi 

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, during a rally in Bijapur, Karnataka, claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi appeared "very nervous" in his recent public speeches.

'Tight slap to opposition': PM Modi after VVPAT pleas rejected 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the Supreme Court's decision to reject pleas seeking 100% cross-verification of votes cast on electronic voting machines (EVMs) with slips generated by the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT).

26 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha

Despite ECI's warning, BJP repeats 'Muslims' charge at Congress 

The Bharatiya Janata Party stepped up its attack on the Congress over "preferential treatment to Muslims" on Friday.

25 Apr 2024

Manipur

'Biased': India trashes US report on 'rights abuse' in Manipur 

India on Thursday reacted sharply to the United States State Department's report which said that there were "significant human rights abuses" in Manipur after the outbreak of ethnic conflict in the state.

25 Apr 2024

Siddaramaiah

Siddaramaiah takes on PM Modi's Muslim quota remark

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has launched a counterattack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's allegation that the Congress was trying to provide reservation to Muslims at the cost of SCs/backward classes.

25 Apr 2024

Rahul Gandhi

ECI takes cognizance of 'MCC violations' by Modi, Rahul

The Election Commission of India on Thursday said that it has taken cognizance of the alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

24 Apr 2024

Nirmala Sitharaman

Congress's 'inheritance tax' will hit middle, aspirational classes: Sitharaman 

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday that the Congress's plan to introduce an inheritance tax will harm the middle and aspirational classes.

24 Apr 2024

Rahul Gandhi

'Caste census my life's mission': Rahul counters PM Modi's offensive 

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday reiterated his vow to prioritize the caste census if his party comes to power.

24 Apr 2024

Congress Party

PM Modi blasts Congress over Sam Pitroda's 'wealth distribution' remark

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress on Wednesday after Indian Overseas Congress Chairperson Sam Pitroda advocated for a "United States-like inheritance tax law" in India.

24 Apr 2024

Lara Dutta

Lara Dutta praises Modi's resolve on 'wealth to infiltrators' remark

Bollywood actor Lara Dutta recently voiced her admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's unwavering commitment to his convictions.

24 Apr 2024

Congress Party

Congress distances itself from Sam Pitroda's remarks on wealth distribution 

The Congress has distanced itself from the comments made by Indian Overseas Congress Chairperson Sam Pitroda, who advocated for a "United States-like inheritance tax law" in India.

23 Apr 2024

Sharad Pawar

'New Putin in making...': Pawar criticizes Modi, Fadnavis responds

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, National Congress Party (NCP) supremo Sharad Pawar has launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

23 Apr 2024

Congress Party

Congress wanted to extend reservation on basis of religion: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday mounted another attack on the Congress in his speech during a poll rally in Rajasthan's Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Lok Sabha constituency—which will vote on April 26.

23 Apr 2024

Rahul Gandhi

'Jijaji ki nazar...': Smriti mocks Rahul, Vadra over Amethi candidacy

Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Smriti Irani on Tuesday criticized Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Robert Vadra over the uncertainty surrounding the Congress's Amethi candidate.

22 Apr 2024

Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

What Muizzu's party's win in Maldivian elections means for India

The People's National Congress—led by President Mohamed Muizzu—won the Maldivian parliamentary elections on Sunday.

BJP candidate wins Surat seat unopposed in Lok Sabha elections

In the first victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, its candidate Mukesh Dalal won unopposed from the Surat seat in Gujarat.

22 Apr 2024

Congress Party

Row erupts after Modi's 'wealth to infiltrators' remark; opposition reacts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statements at a poll rally in Rajasthan have sparked a row with several opposition leaders accusing him of using divisionary tactics ahead of Lok Sabha elections.

21 Apr 2024

Madhya Pradesh

On camera: BJP leader attacked during debate in Madhya Pradesh

A local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader was allegedly attacked by two people during a poll debate organized by a national news channel in Madhya Pradesh's Tikamgarh on Saturday.

21 Apr 2024

Bengaluru

PM Modi, Siddaramaiah clash over Bengaluru water crisis

The water crisis in Bengaluru has become a bone of contention between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

20 Apr 2024

India

BJP invites foreign political representatives to witness Lok Sabha elections

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has invited political delegates from around the world to observe its election campaign for the Lok Sabha elections.

20 Apr 2024

Congress Party

PM Modi predicts Congress defeat in Wayanad after Amethi loss

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a jab at Rahul Gandhi on Saturday, saying that in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, "Congress sahabzade" will lose from Wayanad constituency in Kerala after his loss in Amethi.

20 Apr 2024

Elon Musk

Tesla CEO Elon Musk postpones anticipated visit to India

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has postponed his two-day trip to India, according to Reuters.

19 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

Lok Sabha elections: PM Modi calls for record voter participation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged citizens to participate in the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections, aiming for a record voter turnout.

18 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

6 weeks, 96.9 crore voters: India's 7-phase election explained

The first phase of the high-stakes Lok Sabha elections will kick off on Friday.

18 Apr 2024

Arjun Ram Meghwal

Phase 1 polling: 8 Union ministers, 2 ex-CMs, in fray

The high-stakes Lok Sabha poll battle will officially kick off on Friday, marking the start of voting for 102 seats across 21 states and Union territories in the first phase.

18 Apr 2024

Agra

Elon Musk prepares for 2-day India visit: What's on agenda

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is gearing up for a brief but packed two-day visit to India.

18 Apr 2024

Mamata Banerjee

BJP's Suvendu accuses Mamata of inciting violence on Ram Navami 

Suvendu Adhikari, the opposition leader in West Bengal, has blamed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for the clashes during the Ram Navami procession in West Bengal's Murshidabad on Wednesday.

17 Apr 2024

Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah praises anti-Maoist operations in Chhattisgarh

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday praised the security forces for their successful anti-Maoist operations in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district.

17 Apr 2024

Mamata Banerjee

Mamata-BJP clash over Modi's promises in manifesto, Ram Navami celebrations

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's promises in the Bharatiya Janata Party's manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections.

Why Lok Sabha polling takes around 6 weeks in India

Nearly 97 crore people are eligible to vote in the Lok Sabha elections, which will begin on Friday. They will vote to elect 543 members to the 18th Lok Sabha.

17 Apr 2024

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Congress leader Priyanka attacks PM Modi, BJP over inflation, unemployment 

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday dismissed the Bharatiya Janata Party's "400 paar" slogan.

17 Apr 2024

Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi claims Modi's interview on electoral bonds was 'scripted'

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent interview on the electoral bonds scheme was "scripted."

17 Apr 2024

Congress Party

Explained: Row over envoy's 'single dynastic party' jab at Congress

The Indian Ambassador to Ireland, Akhilesh Mishra, has come under the Congress's fire for his comments criticizing the party and praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a rejoinder to an article in a foreign publication.

17 Apr 2024

Rajnath Singh

Seek resolution: US to India-Pakistan on 'ghus ke maara…' remark 

The United States, responding to recent statements by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on counter-terrorism, has encouraged both India and Pakistan to seek resolution through dialogue.

17 Apr 2024

Elon Musk

Musk to announce Tesla's India entry plans on April 22

Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla, is expected to announce the company's entry into India on April 22.